Hoops Tonight with Jason Timpf

Jason Timpf reacts to the biggest games on Friday night’s NBA slate. Jason reacts to Steph Curry carrying the Golden State Warriors to a 122-114 over the Sacramento Kings. Victor Wembanyama gets his first career double double as the San Antonio Spurs beat the Houston Rockets, and Luka Doncic’s 49 points proved to be too much for the Brooklyn Nets in the 125-120 Mavericks victory. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to the Milwaukee Bucks vs. Philadelphia 76ers game where Damian Lillard made his Bucks debut alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo. Dame came alive in the 4th quarter and propelled the Bucks to a 118-117 victory. Dame and Giannis combined for 62 points in their first game together, as Joel Embiid tallied 24 of his own for the Sixers. Plus, Jason reacts to Lebron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers 100-95 win over Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns. The Suns were without Devin Booker and Bradley Beal, but KD picked up the slack tallying 39 points and 11 rebounds in the loss. AD dropped 30, and LeBron had a near triple double dropping 21 points, 9 assists, and 8 rebounds in the win. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to the Wednesday night slate of NBA games which featured Victor Wembanyama making his NBA debut for the San Antonio Spurs against Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks. Luka’s triple double was too much in the Mavs 126-119 victory. Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics beat Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks by a score of 108-104 behind Tatum’s 34 points. Finally, Jason discusses what LeBron James, Antony Davis, and the Lakers need to do to make both their starting lineup and bench unit dynamic on the offensive end of the floor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and the Denver Nuggets' 119-107 victory over LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers on opening night of the NBA season. Jason discusses why Nikola Jokic is unstoppable, how Denver is one of the best teams of the past decade, and what LeBron James and the Lakers must do to catch up. Plus, Jason reacts to Devin Booker, Kevin Durant, and the Phoenix Suns' 108-104 win over Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and the Golden State Warriors on the opening night of the NBA season. Jason discusses Devin Booker emerging as a potential top five player in the NBA, the impact of Draymond Green's absence for Golden State, and issues the Warriors will have to fix as the season progresses. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to some preseason games from around the NBA including the Boston Celtics’ recent matchup against the New York Knicks. Jason breaks down why the dominating performances from Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown have him optimistic about Boston’s title chances this season. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf wraps up his ranking of the top 20 teams in the NBA heading into the 2023-24 season with No. 1, the Denver Nuggets. After winning the NBA Finals, there’s no doubt that the Nuggets are the best team in the league heading into the 2023-24 season behind two time MVP Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf discusses the Milwaukee Bucks vs. Los Angeles Lakers preseason game which featured the first time Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo played together since the Bucks acquired Dame in a trade involving Jrue Holiday. How did the Bucks’ new duo fare against Anthony Davis, who continued to showcase his impressive defensive prowess in the NBA preseason? Plus, Jason continues his ranking of the top 20 teams in the NBA heading into the 2023-24 season with No. 2, the Milwaukee Bucks. After trading for one of the best guards in the NBA in Damian Lillard, the Bucks undoubtedly have the league's best duo in Giannis Antetokounmpo and Dame, and expect to play for an NBA Championship this season. #volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers and Sacramento Kings preseason game where LeBron James and Anthony Davis rested, which allowed D'Angelo Russell to shine in a preseason game where he was the offensive focal point. De’Aaron Fox looked in mid-season form as he was explosive on the offensive end of the floor. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf breaks down the Los Angeles Lakers preseason game against the Brooklyn Nets last night where LeBron James saw his first action of the 2023-24 season and he didn’t miss a beat. Ben Simmons also returned to the floor for the Brooklyn Nets last night and looked like his old self from a few years ago. Looking athletic and healthy again, this could be a bounce-back year for Simmons. Plus, Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren made their preseason debuts, and they did not disappoint. Wemby finished with a dominating 20 points, and Chet answered with 21 points of his own to go along with 9 rebounds in only 16 minutes. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf continues his ranking of the top 20 teams in the NBA heading into the 2023-24 season with No. 5, the Phoenix Suns. After acquiring Bradley Beal from the Wizards, and shipping Chris Paul off to the Warriors, there’s no doubt that the Suns are ALL IN with their new big 3. The only question is, is it enough to get them over the hump and deliver a championship to Phoenix? #volume #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf is joined by the Athletic's Jovan Buha to discuss some of the biggest questions facing the Los Angeles Lakers ahead of the 2023-24 NBA season. They discuss LeBron's renewed athleticism, Anthony Davis' improved jump shot, and who will be the fifth starter alongside D'Angelo Russell & Austin Reaves. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf continues his ranking of the top 20 teams in the NBA heading into the 2023-24 season with No. 6, the Golden State Warriors. The Warriors shook things up this offseason in trading for Chris Paul in a move that sent Jordan Poole to the Washington Wizards. Is a core of Steph Curry, Draymond Green, Klay Thompson, Andrew Wiggins, and Chris Paul good enough to get Steph Curry his fifth NBA championship? #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to NBA Media Day as teams meet with the media for the first time since the end of last year. Jason reacts to LeBron James saying that the Los Angeles Lakers are now Anthony Davis’ team. How will Chris Paul fit in with Steph Curry, Draymond Green, and the Golden State Warriors, and how will Damian Lillard’s lack of defense affect Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks’ chances of winning an NBA title? Finally, is a big three of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal good enough to win the Phoenix Suns a championship? #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf continues his ranking of the top 20 teams in the NBA heading into the 2023-24 season with No. 7, the Miami Heat. After winning the Eastern Conference over the Boston Celtics, but ultimately coming up short against the Denver Nuggets in the NBA Finals, Jimmy Butler and the Heat may still need another piece to get themselves over the hump. After failing to make a trade with the Portland Trail Blazers for Damian Lillard, what other pieces could Pat Riley’s team bring in to give themselves another chance at a title run? #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to the Boston Celtics trading for Jrue Holiday, pairing him with Jayson Tatum & Jaylen Brown. He discusses what this means for the Celtics NBA title hopes, how it impacts the matchup between Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard & the Milwaukee Bucks, and what the Portland Trail Blazers do next after acquiring Malcom Brogdon and Robert Williams. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf continues his ranking of the top 20 teams in the NBA heading into the 2023-24 season with No. 8, the Philadelphia 76ers. After winning an MVP, Joel Embiid and the Sixers got bounced in the second round once again. With James Harden still wanting out of Philly, the Sixers seem to be at a crossroads, and need to find a way to contend if they want to keep Joel Embiid happy as well. #volume #herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to Damian Lillard being traded to the Milwaukee Bucks in a three-team deal involving the Phoenix Suns, which sends Jrue Holiday, DeAndre Ayton, and others to Portland. Portland elects NOT to send Dame to his preferred destination of Miami, and instead he will now team up with Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton in Milwaukee to try and get the Bucks another NBA Championship. #volume #See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf continues his ranking of the top 20 teams in the NBA heading into the 2023-24 season with No. 9, the Los Angeles Clippers. The Clippers have two hall of fame wings in Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, but in four postseason trips, Kawhi and Paul George have only been healthy in one of them. If Kawhi and PG can stay healthy, with the emergence of Terance Mann, and acquisition of Russell Westbrook, the Clippers are a real threat in the Western Conference. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf continues his ranking of the top 20 teams in the NBA heading into the 2023-24 season with No. 10, the Oklahoma City Thunder. With Shai Gilgeous-Alexander emerging into a superstar, and 2022 2nd overall pick Chet Holmgren making his NBA debut this year, Jason believes the Thunder will be a top 4 team in the Western Conference this season. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf continues his ranking of the top 20 teams in the NBA heading into the 2023-24 season with No. 11, the Dallas Mavericks. After trading for Kyrie Irving last year to team up with Luka Doncic, the Mavericks missed the playoffs in disappointing fashion. Going into their second year together, and after the Mavs shook up the rest of their roster, this team is poised to make a run in the Western Conference. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf continues his ranking of the top 20 teams in the NBA heading into the 2023-24 season with No. 12, the Sacramento Kings. After losing in the 2023 NBA Playoffs to the Golden State Warriors, will Domantas Sabonis and De’Aaron Fox be able to lead the Kings to an even better result this year? #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf continues his ranking of the top 20 teams in the NBA heading into the 2023-24 season with No. 13, the Cleveland Cavaliers. With Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland in their second season together leading the back court, the Cavs should take the next step in competing for the Eastern Conference finals. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf continues his ranking of the top 20 teams in the NBA heading into the 2023-24 season with No. 14, the New York Knicks. With Jalen Brunson emerging as a star at the guard position, and if Julius Randle can remain healthy going to the playoffs, Jason believes the Knicks could contend to win the Eastern Conference. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf continues his ranking of the top 20 teams in the NBA heading into the 2023-24 season with No. 15, the Memphis Grizzlies. With star point guard Ja Morant suspended for the first 25 games of the season, the Grizzlies will have to lean on Jaren Jackson and the defensive side of the game until Ja gets back. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf continues his ranking of the top 20 teams in the NBA heading into the 2023-24 season with No. 16, the Minnesota Timberwolves. Behind rising superstar Anthony Edwards, Jason believes the Timberwolves could become championship contenders with a core of Anthony Edwards and Rudy Gobert. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf continues his ranking of the top 20 teams in the NBA heading into the 2023-24 season with No. 17, the Atlanta Hawks. The Hawks have been one of the elite offenses in basketball the last few years despite spacing issues on the floor. With an improved defense, and better spacing, the Hawks could compete in the eastern conference. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf continues his ranking of the top 20 teams in the NBA heading into the 2023-24 season with No. 18, the Orlando Magic. After Paolo Banchero’s standout rookie season, the collection of young up-and-coming stars on the Magic are poised to take a big jump in the 2023-24 season. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf continues his ranking of the top 20 teams in the NBA heading into the 2023-24 season with No. 19, the New Orleans Pelicans. With an excellent core including CJ McCollum and Brandon Ingram, the Pelicans’ season hinges on the health of Zion Williamson. Zion was one of the best isolation players in basketball last year, and if he can stay healthy, the Pelicans can compete in the Western Conference. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf starts his power ranking of the top 20 teams in the NBA heading into the 2023-24 season with No. 20, the San Antonio Spurs. After drafting Victor Wembanyama with the first pick in the draft, how quickly can Gregg Popovich turn the Spurs back into a competitor in the Western Conference? #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf continues his ranking of the top 25 players of the last 25 years by revealing No. 1, LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat & Los Angeles Lakers. Jason discusses LeBron's incredible list of basketball accomplishment and consistent playoff dominance is the reason he tops this list. #volume #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf continues his ranking of the top 25 players of the last 25 years by revealing No. 3, Tim Duncan of the San Antonio Spurs. Jason explains how Duncan's consistency earned him the nickname "the Big Fundamental" and why his record of 15 All-Defensive team selections will likely never be broken. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf continues his ranking of the top 25 players of the last 25 years by revealing No. 3, Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers. Jason discusses Kobe's basketball intelligence, which allowed him to transform his game as he aged, and why he's the most gifted shotmaker of all time. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf continues his ranking of the top 25 players of the last 25 years by revealing No. 4, Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors. Jason breaks down the reasons why Steph is the greatest shooter of all time, whether the Warriors' addition of Kevin Durant hurt his legacy, and whether his 2022 NBA championship may be his most important. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Description: Jason Timpf continues his ranking of the top 25 players of the last 25 years by revealing No. 5, Shaquille O’Neal of the Los Angeles Lakers. There has never been someone so physically dominant in the paint like Shaquille O’Neal, and having won 3 consecutive NBA Finals MVPs from 2000-2002, there’s no doubt he is deserving of the No. 5 spot. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf continues his ranking of the top 25 players in the last 25 years by revealing No. 6, Kevin Durant of the Phoenix Suns. Having averaged over 27 points a game for his entire career, Jason claims that KD is the best scorer of ALL TIME. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf continues his ranking of the top 25 players in the last 25 years by revealing No. 8, Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets. After winning back to back league MVPs in 2021-2022, Jokic won the NBA Finals and Finals MVP in 2023, and is currently the best player in the NBA. #volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf continues his ranking of the top 25 players in the last 25 years by revealing No. 9, Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks. Giannis has won 2 MVPs and an NBA Finals before the age of 30, and in Jason’s mind is the most dominant perimeter player in NBA history. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf continues his ranking of the top 25 players in the last 25 years by revealing No. 10, Dirk Nowitzki of the Dallas Mavericks. Dirk is one of the greatest power forwards of all time, and cemented his legacy by winning the NBA Finals in 2011. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf continues his ranking of the top 25 players in the last 25 years by revealing Nos. 13-11. Steve Nash of the Phoenix Suns, Kawhi Leonard of the San Antonio Spurs, and Kevin Garnett of the Boston Celtics come in just outside of the top 10. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf discusses the upcoming FIBA World Cup and the Team USA roster. Headlined by Anthony Edwards, Brandon Ingram, Jalen Brunson, Jaren Jackson, and Mikal Bridges, Jason breaks down how Team USA needs to play in order to knock off the likes of Canada, France, and Slovenia. Plus, Jason continues his ranking of the top 25 players in the last 25 years by revealing Nos. 17-14. Anthony Davis of the Los Angeles Lakers, Jason Kidd of the Dallas Mavericks, Dwight Howard of the Orlando Magic, and Allen Iverson of the Philadelphia 76ers join the list.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf continues his ranking of the top 25 players in the last 25 years by revealing Nos. 21-18. This group includes NBA champions such as Tony Parker of the San Antonio Spurs, Paul Pierce of the Boston Celtics, Chauncey Billups of the Detroit Pistons, and Pau Gasol of the Los Angeles Lakers. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf starts to rank his 25 best NBA players of the last 25 years by revealing Nos. 25-22. Joel Embiid and James Harden of the Philadelphia 76ers, Russell Westbrook of the Los Angeles Clippers, and Jimmy Butler of the Miami Heat kick off the rankings. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf finishes off his ranking of the 25 best players in the NBA with No. 1, NBA Champion Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets. Jokic has emerged as the clear cut best player in the NBA after back-to-back MVPs, and then an NBA championship this year after dismantling LeBron James and Anthony Davis in the western conference finals, and then Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf continues his ranking of the top 25 players in the NBA with No. 2, Steph Curry of the Golden State Warriors. Steph is undoubtedly the best shooter in NBA history, but it’s more than just his shooting ability that makes him the second best player in the NBA. No matter what the defense throws at him, Steph continues to find ways to either score, or get teammates Klay Thompson and Draymond Green open looks. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf continues to rank his top 25 players in the NBA by revealing No. 4, Kevin Durant of the Phoenix Suns. Despite a couple early playoff exits, Kevin Durant is still one of the best players in the NBA, and doesn’t have a glaring weakness anywhere in his game. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf continues to rank the 25 best players in the NBA by revealing No. 3, Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks. Giannis has an NBA championship, two MVPs, and an NBA Finals MVP on his resume at only 28 years old. He is bigger, faster, and stronger than everyone else in the league, and by far the best regular season player in the NBA. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf continues to rank his top 25 players in the NBA by getting into his top 5. At No. 5, reigning MVP, and Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid. Despite Embiid’s efficiency plummeting in the playoffs the last few years, he has led the league in scoring in back to back years, and after winning the MVP, is deserving of the number 5 spot. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf reacts to the news that Philadelphia 76ers point guard James Harden has publicly called Daryl Morey a liar, and that he will never play for an organization that he runs ever again. Harden requested a trade during the summer, and the Clippers seem to be the top team in play. Jason discusses several other trade packages that make sense for Harden. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf continues to rank his top 25 players in the NBA by revealing No. 6, Los Angeles Lakers’ Anthony Davis. After starting the season 2-10, Anthony Davis carried the Lakers to the Western Conference Finals by anchoring the defense. While he isn’t the offensive player of other players in the top 10, his presence on defense is enough for him to be ranked 6th in the NBA. #Volume #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Timpf continues his ranking of the 25 best players in the NBA, by revealing No. 7, Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum. After averaging 30 points per game last season, there’s no question that Tatum is an elite scorer. At only 25 years old, Jayson Tatum is one of the great young superstars in the league. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.